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Brother Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brother Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brother Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.128344
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist (Cuban, 1972)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2016
Medium paint (acrylic), canvas
DimensionsOverall H 40 1/2 in x W 28 3/4 in x D 2 in (102.9 cm x 73 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPortrait of President Barack Obama wearing a tan guayabera shirt and a yarey straw hat with a dark blue band. Blue sky with white clouds and a royal palm tree are featured in the background. The frame is gold.
Historical NoteIn an article, the artist Rogelio Fundora said he was moved by the efforts of the Obama Administration to normalize diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba. He choose to paint President Obama as part of his series, Guajiros de mi tierra, a set of portraits of important Cuban and International figures who all wear a Cuban yarey hat.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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